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XAF 141J

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,306 mi
Last recorded62,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAF 141J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,306 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 62,303 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,171 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,005 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 62,002 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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XAF 141J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAF 141J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAF 141J registered?

XAF 141J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is XAF 141J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAF 141J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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